VIP Super Special Days

20% off Storewide

Wednesday 10th December

& Thursday 11th December only

No further discounts apply

Conditions apply

Offers available in store on 11th & 12th December 2013 only

The festive season is here & another year is drawing to a close! We hope you have all had a wonderful 2014! Thank you for your ongoing custom & we wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy & happy holiday break.

As a thank you gift to all our VIP customers, Mountain Health will offer our VIP’s 20% storewide on Wednesday 10th December & Thursday 11th December only.

That’s 20% off Mountain Health’s extensive range. Come in store on either of those days to receive your discount & a great little sample bag. Don’t miss it; discounts are only available on these days!

You can have a natural tan

Summer is here and the time when you wish we were looking a little browner. Many fake tans use a man made synthetic DHA, its quite toxic & should be avoided. DHA is the main ingredient responsible for the tan effect.

Thankfully there are natural fake tans available. These use DHA derived from natural ingredients, such as sugar beets. The main difference is that the natural versions are made to react to the amino acids only in the top layers of the skin. While chemical based tanning products, chemicals can be added to weaken the skin’s surface that will result in the product being absorbed into the blood stream, the tan develops faster and the nasties penetrate deeper. You can still have a healthy glow without the toxins. Mountain health stocks Australian made & organic ECO TAN.

Quinoa, Black Bean and Avocado Salad

The festive season brings along with it an abundance of food & drink and plenty of opportunities to over indulge. Try this delicious salad in between events to stay on track for a healthier you. This cleansing salad has a great balance of essential fats, antioxidants & blood sugar balancing from apple cider vinegar. The quinoa & black beans are a perfect mix of protein and fiber.

Ingredients:

1 cup of uncooked quinoa

1 can of black beans

1/2 cup of fresh corn kernels

1 punnet of grape tomatoes, halved

1 avocado chopped

½ red onion cut finely.

1 cup of finely chopped coriander

Dressing:

1 tbsp organic olive oil

1 tbsp organic flaxseed oil

4 tbps of organic apple cider vinegar

1 clove garlic minced

2 tspns cumin

2 tbspns lime juice

1 tspn turmeric

¼ tsp Himalayan salt

Rinse and drain quinoa. Add to pot with 2 cups of water (or vegie stock) and bring to the boil. Cover reduce heat to low & simmer for 20 minutes or until water has absorbed & quinoa is tender. Leave to cool.

Combine all salad ingredients with the black beans & cooled quinoa.

Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar & shake until mixed.

Pour dressing on top of salad & toss to combine.

Serve straight away or chill for later

Gift Vouchers

Remember Mountain Health has therapists available for consultations. Including a massage therapist, naturopaths, reflexology & ear candling. Ask in store for details. Gift vouchers are available & would make wonderfulChristmas gift.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium is essential to bones and fuels the “electrical” system of your body including nerves, muscles and cardiovascular needs. Magnesium aids in body temperature regulation, detoxification and energy production

Even if you’re eating magnesium rich foods, we only average about a 30% absorption rate. If your body is deficient of this essential mineral, implementing a quality magnesium supplement routine will naturally increase your magnesium supply.

Many people who begin supplementing with magnesium, while making positive changes to their diet start to feel better almost immediately. Pop into Mountain Health to chat about how Magnesium can help with your symptoms.

Latest VIP Customer Special

25% off Nutralife Magnesium Supplements

*Offer available to end of October 2014. No further discounts & some exclusions may apply

Try these delicious magnesium rich muffins to boost up your dietary intake of magnesium. They are also gluten free, dairy free, full of fibre & healthy fats!

Sunny days are back at last! With warmer temperatures, everywhere you look the grass, trees and flowers are springing back to life. Everyone is aching to go outside to enjoy outdoor activities. Yet these activities can cause a huge issue for those living with seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies are triggered by relatively harmless substances such as pollen and mould spores. A typical allergic response can present with wheezing, coughing, itching, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, skin rashes and hives. Thankfully there are many products available to help prevent the onset of hay fever and to assist in controlling the symptoms. We have many options available at Mountain Health including the effective Herbs of Gold – Hayfever and sinus ease. Other options that may assist include:

Vitamin C is an immune booster that’s also a natural antihistamine that may help to reduce allergenic response.

Zinc for strengthening the immune system.

Cod liver oil contain vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to the health of the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system. Cod liver oil can also reduce the allergic response.

Bromelain and quercetin are powerful digestive enzymes that reduce inflammation caused by allergies. Quercitin also aids in the action of Vitamin C & slows down the release of histamine to stop an allergic response.

Horseradish and Garlic are well known remedies to treat symptoms of hay fever.

Pop into Mountain Health and we can recommend the best products to suit you. Don’t forget, during September, at Mountain Health, we’d like to help you Spring back into health by offering all our VIP customers:

25% off Fusion Health Range &

25% off Herbs of Gold Range

*Offer available to end of September 2014. No further discounts & some exclusions may apply

With the winter blues behind us, its time to come out of hibernation and refresh your healthy lifestyle plans. Spring is the ideal time for cleansing and rejuvenation for overall health and well being.

During September, at Mountain Health, we’d like to help you Spring back into health by offering all our VIP customers:

25% off Fusion Health Range

&

25% off Herbs of Gold Range

*Offer available to end of September 2014. No further discounts & some exclusions may apply

Chia Seed Special

A valuable source of dietary fibre and protein, chia seeds are rich in calcium too. They also contain the plant sourced omega 3 fatty acids that protect against a number of health problems including heart disease.

WE also have a super special on Morelife 1kg Chia Seeds. Normally 32.95 now just 24.00!

Try them in this delicious & healthy breakfast recipe!

Fruity Chia Porridge

In a microwave safe bowl, combine 3/4 cup of milk (any milk will suit), 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and 1 teaspoon of chopped raisins. Set aside in fridge overnight.

Next morning stir in 1/4 mashed banana. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Serve warm or cold topped with chopped almonds & berries.

Drop into Mountain Health to take advantage of our VIP specials and spring back to health today!

For people on a low FODMAPs diet, things as simple as eating dips is a nightmare because the nearly all contain onions. The ever popular Hummus cannot be eaten because of the chickpeas! This “hummus” recipe is Low FODMAPs, gluten free & vegan, serve it with celery sticks or spoon it onto a salad.

Delicious & healthy Christmas cake. Make as gifts or enjoy for yourself!

• 250g seedless dates
100g mixed peel
• 50g glacé apricots, cut into pieces
90g red glacé cherries
• 90g green glacé cherries
80g raisins
• 250g brazil nuts
185g walnuts
• 100g ground almonds
½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 large (59g) eggs
2 tablespoons (40ml) honey
• 1 teaspoon homemade vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum
1. Put the dates in a large mixing bowl, checking carefully for pips as you go
2. Add all the remaining fruits, brazil nuts and walnuts and stir well. Add the ground almonds and baking powder and stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until thick and creamy, then beat in the honey and vanilla extract. Pour the eggs into the fruit mix and stir well to combine. Make sure that every piece of fruit and nut is well coated with the batter.
4. Preheat the oven to 150C with fan. Line two bar pans (8cm x 26cm) or five small loaf pans (8cm x 15cm) with parchment paper. Divide the mixture evenly between the pans, making sure to work it well into the corners.
5. Bake for about an hour (start checking after 50 minutes), or until the cakes are firm and dark brown. Brush the rum over the hot cakes, then wrap tightly in foil and allow them to cool in their pans overnight.
When completely cool, wrap the cakes tightly in foil and store in the fridge.